Paul Lotz

Paul Lotz creates bronze sculptures that invite viewers to lean in and discover hidden stories. His “Whimsical Worlds” blend classical bronze patina with unexpected narratives—a monkey bartender with a tiny fly hidden nearby, a white rabbit inspired by Jefferson Airplane, or Dr. Doolittle built from four interlocking pieces. Each sculpture carries playful details and often comes with a poem or story Lotz writes to reveal the deeper meaning behind the whimsy.
Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, Lotz knew from age three he wanted to be an artist. He studied at Tyler School of Art at Temple University and spent time in Rome, where Renaissance art and storytelling shaped his classical foundation. When audiences found his traditional figures pleasant but unremarkable, he shifted toward the whimsical fantasy that defines his work today. After a devastating ceramic collapse nearly ended his sculpting career, a chance encounter led him to bronze—a medium he’s worked in ever since, using the same mysterious clay for over twelve years.
Each original sculpture takes three to four months and involves about fifteen artisans at a Mexican foundry dedicated to realizing Lotz’s vision. The artist is represented by Park West Gallery, where collectors can discover sculptures that blend dignity with delight, inviting them to stay awhile and enjoy the joke.